Dental Assistant 2 (Umatilla)

Initial Posting Date:
10/16/2026
Application Deadline:
10/26/2026
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$5,723 - $6,903
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Dental Assistant 2 (Umatilla)
Job Description:
Dental Assistant 2, Dental Care Coordinator (Umatilla) with Underfill option available
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) – Umatilla, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
We have an exceptional opportunity for a Dental Assistant 2 position at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla, Oregon. Umatilla, Oregon is a historic city sitting at the meeting point of the Columbia and Umatilla rivers in the eastern part of the state. Our positions work within our secure healthcare and dental units. Enjoy our secure opportunity, along with amazing benefits in this great opportunity!
This position has an underfill opportunity available. This means if you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Dental Assistant 2 classification, you may be able to be hired as a Dental Assistant 1. If hired as an underfill in the lower classifications, you will receive the salary range of the lower position until you meet the qualifications for the regular position. When you meet the qualifications, you will be automatically reclassified as the higher regular position.
Preference may be given to candidates who can meet the full qualifications.
About the Job – Your Role
Your primary duties will be to facilitate patient dental care by providing direct assistance to the dentist while performing chairside procedures and to assure that instruments, supplies, and equipment are properly maintained and available for patient care.
Duties
In this position you will provide direct chairside assistance to the dentist during dental procedures. Assures chairside skills conform and are optimized to treatment methodology of the assigned dentist, assuring patient safety, and maximizing clinic productivity. Frequent conversations regarding the dentist’s chairside expectations may be required resulting in immediate procedure modifications from the assistant.
Records dental pathology and conditions on appropriate forms as assessed by the dentist. Performs the following EFDA duties as assigned by treating dentist:
Remove temporary crowns and prepare teeth for permanent crown cementation
Preliminary fit crowns and make adjustments outside the patient’s mouth
Place and remove matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations
Remove excess cement from crowns (dentist must check afterwards)
Fabricate temporary crowns. Cement temporary crown with temp cement after approval from dentist. Dentist must check before patient released
When dentist is not available, re-cement temporary or permanent crown that has dislodged with temp cement. Dentist must check as soon as dentist is back in office
Manages dental materials, instruments, and equipment. Assures proper cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization procedures for instruments and equipment. Assures adequate stock of dental materials with proper expiration dates. Maintains dental hand pieces. Manages instrument inventory and security counts. Assures security is maintained over all instruments and equipment. Maintains dental burs as directed by assigned dentist. Prepares the dental operatory for patient treatment, assuring all infection control guidelines are followed; Assures proper instruments and supplies are set up in a neat and orderly fashion for specific dental procedures as directed by assigned dentist. Displays a working knowledge of all necessary dental materials. Coordinates maintenance and repair of equipment with DOC staff and contracted technicians. Conducts inventories; order tools and supplies as needed to assure adequate quantities available. Responds to written and verbal requests for treatment or coordinates response from provider. Assures treatment lists are accurate and current – Lists and other data may be kept in Microsoft word or excel formats, requiring the assistant to learn the applicable software. Schedules patients to be seen by providers. Assures information in the Electronic Health Records and Inmate Health Plan (DOC 400) is accurate; reflects patients seen and treatments provided using appropriate predetermined dental abbreviations. Submits statistical data as directed by the provider. Coordinates with security staff to treat patients in isolated populations. Responds to requests for emergency treatment. Addresses questions from other DOC staff about dental treatment.
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualifications
Dental Assistant 2
One year of support experience (six months of which must be chairside dental assisting experience).
OR
A graduate of a dental assisting program AND possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card AND Certification for Radiologic Proficiency AND certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for expanded functions (EFDA).
Underfill option: Dental Assistant 1
Six months of general support experience or equivalent training and experience AND a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card at the time of appointment. Must be able to obtain certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiologic Proficiency within four months of appointment.
Requested Skills
Dental Appointment scheduling
Experience with Electronic Health Record
Follow the directives of the dentist regarding patient dental treatment
Work with confidential information regarding patient care